I Tonya (2017)

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I Tonya is a 2017 biographical sports drama film directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Steven Rogers. It stars Margot Robbie as the titular character, Tonya Harding, alongside Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney, Julianne Nicholson, Bobby Cannavale and Caitlin Carver.

The film tells the story of Tonya Harding's rise to fame in figure skating and her subsequent fall from grace following the attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan. It follows her struggles with her abusive mother LaVona Golden (Allison Janney) and her ex-husband Jeff Gillooly (Sebastian Stan). The film also explores the media's role in sensationalizing the story and how it affected Tonya's life.

I Tonya is an incredibly powerful film that captures both the highs and lows of Tonya Harding's life. Margot Robbie gives an outstanding performance as Tonya, capturing both her strength and vulnerability. She is supported by a strong cast including Allison Janney as LaVona Golden who gives a chilling performance as Tonya's abusive mother. Sebastian Stan also gives a great performance as Jeff Gillooly, showing his complexity as both a villain and victim of circumstance.

The film is shot in a unique style that combines documentary footage with traditional narrative filmmaking to create an immersive experience for viewers. The editing is also excellent, cutting between past and present to show how events have shaped Tonya's life. The soundtrack also adds to the atmosphere of the film with its mix of classic rock songs from the 70s and 80s that perfectly capture the era in which it takes place.

Overall I Tonya is an excellent film that tells an important story about resilience in the face of adversity. It features outstanding performances from its cast and crew that make it one of the best films of 2017.